Confection scoop



Patented Apr. 7, 1925.

DAV) L. STRUMPF, 0F NEW YGRK, N. Y.

CONFECTON S0601.

Application filed July 21, 1922. Serial No. 576,522.4

To all whom 'it may concern Be it kncivn that I, DAVID L. STRUMPF, a citizen ofthe United States, and resident of New York city, in the vcounty of New York and Stato of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Confection Scoops, of which the following is a specification, f I

My present invention relates to frozen confection-ry put up in a form intended for consumption Without the use of a spoon or other implement, and to apparatus for preparing the same.

It is an object of the invention to provide a confection of the type set forth, in a form adapting it to be eaten in comfort Without need for dexterity or haste to prevent loss of frozen constituent, and Without soiling the face or the hands. v

Another object is to provide an article of confection of the above type attractive in appearance lWhich may be rested Without 'auxiliary prop or frame upon a table.

Another object is to provide a scoop of simple and inexpensive construction, by the use of which the preferred article of confection can be speedily prepared Without the exercise of skill.

ln a preferred embodiment of the invention, the confection comprises a grip, holder or handle member of hard material, not subject to rapid softening, distortion or disintegration by the heat of the' air or by moderate handling, into which is firmly packed a lump of ice cream or other frozen confection, the main body of which projects beyond said grip or holdermember and has a contour preferably continuous With the contour of the grip member and is shaped to an elongated tapering` or generally conical form for ready insertion of its tip intok the mouth.

Preferably, the general contour of the confection is that of a bullet or shell, the handle or base member constituting a cylindrical cartridge of edible material such as chocolate having a socketin the upper end thereof, which is packed With the ice cream lump, the major portion of which projects in the general shape of a cone above the edge or rim of the chocolate cartridge. This construction provides a compact, at-

tractive confection which may be rested upright on a table with the ice cream lump out of Contact therewith, the base forming a convenient grip or holder, the ice cream projection being shaped for ready insertion of its end into the mouth Without soiling the face, the rimv of the chocolate grip or holder together with the socket constituting a firmV anchor, preventing danger of cooking or tipping the ice cream lump out of the base and losing it in handling or eating. In the preferred embodiment, the cylindrical Vcho-colate base is formed with longitudinal grooves below its rim, which form vconvenient ducts or passages for flow of any ice cream that may Vmelt While the confection is being eaten, Without contacting or soiling the fingers. i

Another feature of the invention is the provision of a scoop element by which the preferred form of confection unit may he readily prepared or put "np, This scoop preferably comprises a retainer for the chocolate cartridge and a mold element rigid therewith having the form of the projecting portion of ice cream and having an entry opening through which the ice cream can be scooped up and forced into the chocolate holder and against the Wall of the mold. In vthe preferred embodiment, the scoop comprises a simple integral shell hav-Y l ing a cylindrical element for the chocolate cartridge, the conical mold element being integral, continuous and coaxial therewith and open at its smaller end for sco-oping in the ice cream. The chocolate holder is inserted through the open end of the cylinder portion and removed therethrough together with the lump of ice cream molded thereinto, a hinged cover at said open end retaining the chocolate holder against displace ment during the scooping operation.

In the accompanying drawings in which is shown one of various possible embodiments ofthe several features of this invention,

Fig. l is a vievv'in longitudinal cross-seo tion of a preferred form of scoop, the handle being shown partly broken away,

Fig. 2 is a perspective vieiv of the scoop showing the cover in open position,

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the chocolate cartridge or base, aligned with the scoop shown in Fig. Q, preparatory to insertion therein, and;

Fig. l is a perspective view ot the completed confection unit partly in section resting upon its base.

Similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views oi2 the drawings.

Referring now to the drawings, l have shown a confection comprising a generally cylindrical cartridge (Fig. 3) which may be of hard chocolate and has a closed or base end l, a generally cylindrical wall element 2 and a deep soclret or cavity 3 at its opposite end with a rim 4 of substantial width. Preferably, the exterior surface of the cartridge is provided with uniformly distributed longitudinal grooves or lutings 2l eX- tending from below ay smooth ring 20 at its socket end down to the closed end or bottom l, vfor a purpose which will appear hereinafter.

`The preferred `form of scoop includes a handle 5 of wood having a metallic terrule 6 at its end to which is secured by soldering, welding or equivalent operation or means, the scooping shell .7 with its airis preferably at right angles to that or". the handle.. The scooping shell comprises an integral element which may be made of suitable metal comprising a cylindrical portion 8 ot length greater than that ot the chocolate cartridge and interior diameter equal to the exterior diameter ot band on said chocolate cartridge, having'continnous, integral and coaxial therewith atapering, generally conical molding portion 9 open at itssmaller end l0. l`he open end of the cylindrical shell portion 8 has hinged thereto a cover ll provided with a snai. fastener tongue l2 coacting with a corresponding rib i3 pressed out of shell 8.

It being understood that the contectioner has in stock a supply ot the chocolate cartridges shown in Fig. 8, he vill prepare theA confection, preferably as the customer orders it, by inserting a chocolate cartridge through the larger end ot the scoop clement with the socket 3 in advance, as liest indicated in Figs. 2 and 3, thereupon snapping the cover ll closed. l-le then grasps the handle 5. .piet'erably wetting the molding end ot the scoop to prevent sticking ot icecream thereto, and digsor scoops the apertured smaller end 10 thereof int-o the can ot ice cream until the shell is filled. The ice cream or other plastic confection is thereby forced against the cartridge, thereby pressing the latter toward cover ll and the ice cream packs tightly into the socket l and against the wall ot' the melding element 9 of the shell, out none will pass the chocolate ring 20, which is snugly embraced by shell 8. Thereupon the cover ll is opened and the carrri'lge is gripped through linger holes as at lll in the adjoining end ot the shell, with the molded ice cream filler l5 unite@ therewith. jhus, the chocolate grip is inserted in the larger end oi the scoop, the ice cream is adin ed through the smaller end, and by re the cylindrical and taiering conformation ot the completed confection, it is readily.' vithdrawn as a unit through the larjer end ot the scoop, without need for forming a displaceable scoopingend, in general, rcquired where the ice cream holder or grip has walls direre'ing toward the ice cream lump. The tapering molded end ol? ice cream of my confection is cylindrical at its base end, its contour merging with that or the chocolate base, and tapers in the form of the proj ctile oi a shell cr b.. i. the chocolate base simulating the cartri element. y

The flange l5 formed, as will be apparent, in molding` the ice cream lump agai the rim l of the chocolate cartridge i the plug portion 1.7 the lump l5 packed or molded into the elongated soclct I2 wihin said cartridge will eiect iirm anchor and cohesion `between the chocolate and icc cream elements, so that any impulse applied near the point 18 of the project-ing cream portion, by the tongue, teeth or lips, will not be adequate to cock the lump or to eject it from the chocolate holder.

rlhe elongated tapering generally conical projectingvend of ice cream is ot convenient shape orinsertion ot its tip into the mouth, presenting a forni, somewhat similar to that of a spoon,

lilled with cream and the great .bulk of the `frozen constitutent may be eaten before the lips or teeth touch the chocolate grip. 'lhe ccnfection may, thereto-rc, be eaten with coinort and convenience and no haste is needed in eating'to avoid loss ot' icc cream and the face will not become soiled with melted cream. ln types ot confection in which the ice cream is completely encased in a hard chocolate coating, the latter may creci: freely upon application or" the teeth thee to, and it is diiii'cult to avoid soiling the hands anc tace and losing part of the ive cream, even if the conlection is rapidly stuited into the mouth and this is particularly true it the ice cream is sott. rlll: semispherical lump of ice cream employed 12o in the familiar ice cream cone, also must be attacked with some care to avoid ejecting it from the rim oi 'the cone and avoid smearing` ice crean'i over the l nose or chin. Moreover, t ie lump is pr by the lips in eat-ing ift-o the en'ipty within the cone, so that access to the cream is ditiicult and inconvenient par larly, as yis 'frequently the case, it' the consumer 'finds the pastry element unpalatable.

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.held in the hand or in a specialfraine fi My confection, moreover', can be rested stably upon its base on a table or counter with the ice cream lump projecting upward therefrom, free from contact therewith.y and unlilce the ice cream cone, need not be the time it is made up until it hasbcen eaten. n

The contour of the projecting icc cream lump being continuous, with that of the chocolate. cartridge, any portion of the frozen filler melting before the confection has been completely consumed, will flow down the wall of the chocolate cartridge in and along the grooves 2l free from contact with 'the lingers by which the cartridge is grasped for eating. By reason of the intimate contact of the ice cream with the chocolate cartridge, the latter will keep cool and will not soften in warm weather, even if the confection not eaten innnediat-ely after it is prepared. l

.llt will be seen that the confection provides a particularly attractive appearance, simu- 'f lating the form of a bullet or shell, the longitudinal ducts, moreover, adding to its ornamental appearance. Because of its attractiveness and compactness and the facility with which it may be eaten without a speen and without mess, my confection when prepared of high quality ingredients will be sought not only by children but also by discriminating adults.

'lhe scoop it will be seen is particularly simple, durable and inexpensive and the operation of molding the ice cream lump into the cartridge and removing the confection from the scoop is simple and expeditiously executed.

Of course, the proportions or dimensions of the confection may be varied Wide y and the edible base, holder or grip may be made of confections other than chocolate, such as hard candy or pastry, or of non-edible material, and plastic confections or edibles other than ice cream may be used as fillers, but the preferred embodiment is the specific confection and scoop shown and described.

It will thus be seen that there is herein described apparatus in which the several features of this invention are embodied, and which apparatus in its action attains the various objects of the invention and is well suited to meet the requirements of practical use.

As many changes could be made in the above construction and many apparently widely different embodiments of this invention could be made Without departing from the scope thereof, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown on the accompanying drawings shall he .interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting` sense.

If desired, the base end of the chocolate cartridge may be protected by a removable covering which, if desired, maybe of metal foil to more closely simulate the appearance of av covering.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by liet- Vters-Patent of the United States is l. A scoop including means for housing a removable base or holder for frozen confection, said scoop including a yshaping or molding element beyond the handle housing portion, having an opening for admission of frozen confection to mold a lump of predetermined form projecting beyond the handle or holder and filling the same.

2. A scoop for preparing a frozen confection of the type comprising a rigid handle or holder and a frozen confection member filling the same and projecting therebeyond, said scoop comprising retaining means for the holder and molding or forming means beyond said retaining means having an opening through which frozen confection is forced in the scooping operation to form a molded lump of predetermined shape filling said holder and projecting therebeyond.

3. A scoop for preparing an ice cream confection, said scoop comprising a shell having a larger end for insertion of a removable ice cream lump holder, a smaller molding` end through which ice cream is scooped, forced into said holder and molded against the wall of said molding end, said scoop having a closure for preventing longitudinal shifting of said holder in the molding operation, said holder with the frozen lump vmolded thereinto being removable through the larger end of said scoop upon opening of said closure.

4l. A scoop for ice cream confection including a cylindrical shell portion having continuous therewith a tapering, molding portion extending therebeyond and terminating at an open end, and movable closure means at the open end of the cylindrical portion.

5. A scoop comprising a handle and a cylindrical shell member having its axis substantially at right angles thereto7 said cylindrical member having continuous therewith a tapering, generally conical projection coa yial therewith and open at its smaller end, and a cover at the open end of the cylindrical portion.-

G. A scoop comprising a handle and an integral shell member rigid therewith having a cylindrical portion and a generally conical tapering portion continuous therewith, said shell being open at both ends and a cover for the larger end of said shell, whereby upon insertion of a cylindrical confection holder through the larger end of the scoop and closing of the cover, the operation ofscooping the smaller open end into a mass of frozen confection Will result in compressing a mass thereof into the open end of the cylindrical holder and in llng the generally conica-l end of the scoop, and whereby ngen opening;` the cover, the handle nen'lher muy be withdrawn es an integral part with the molded lump of frozen confection Connected thereto. Y

7. The eomblnatlon Set forth 1n chum 6 in wlnch a` pan' o'f dlalnetrrcally opposite slots DAVID L. STRUlf/IPF 

